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Media Kit: Quirks

Quirks

The Pink Palace has an exclusive shade of rouge made for it, which takes 12,000 gallons and nine months to spread over the exterior.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's infatuation with the Don was so intense, he referred to it in many of his novels, once as a "hotel in an island wilderness." He also relied on the Don as a safe harbour to dry dock soused wife Zelda.

Water, water everywhere with more than 13,900 original window panes peering over the Gulf of Mexico. Oh, what they've revealed over seven decades.

The ghost of developer Thomas Rowe still pampers guests of his "pink lady." The Irishman's $1.2 million dream caused his destitution after three years of construction (1925 - 1928) at a nearly 300 percent budget overage.

The resort's namesake is the hero of Vincent Wallace's light opera "Maritana" -- chivalrous Don Ce-Sar -- who miraculously survived sure death when firing squad guns misfired. Similarly, the resort was revived after barely escaping the wrecking ball in 1972.

A hidden staircase seemingly rises two ghostly flights to nowhere, one of the many mystiques of the Don.

On a night to remember, January 16, 1928, 1,500 Gatsby-ish guests celebrated the extravagant opening of the Don with dining on the fifth floor and dancing in the grand ballroom to the music of the Don Ce-Sar orchestra -- all for a mere $2.50.

Since 1928, the Don has served as a luxury hotel, navigational landmark, Yankees Spring Training base, hurricane shelter, hospital, army convalescent center, government office building, graffiti canvas and revitalized luxury resort -- again.

Year 2008
For More Media Information
Jamie Myette / Kerry Anne Watson
The Zimmerman Agency
(850) 668-2222
media@don-cesar.com


Releases Media Kit General Overview At A Glance Amenities The Boardwalk Beach House Culinary Delights Meetings Information Meeting Quotes & Kudos Weddings History Awards & Acclaims Quirks Quotes Bios Executive Chef Eric Neri Resources Image Library Archives News @lerts Search Contact Main Privacy Policy	Media Kit: Quirks Quirks The Pink Palace has an exclusive shade of rouge made for it, which takes 12,000 gallons and nine months to spread over the exterior. F. Scott Fitzgerald's infatuation with the Don was so intense, he referred to it in many of his novels, once as a "hotel in an island wilderness." He also relied on the Don as a safe harbour to dry dock soused wife Zelda. Water, water everywhere with more than 13,900 original window panes peering over the Gulf of Mexico. Oh, what they've revealed over seven decades. The ghost of developer Thomas Rowe still pampers guests of his "pink lady." The Irishman's $1.2 million dream caused his destitution after three years of construction (1925 - 1928) at a nearly 300 percent budget overage. The resort's namesake is the hero of Vincent Wallace's light opera "Maritana" -- chivalrous Don Ce-Sar -- who miraculously survived sure death when firing squad guns misfired. Similarly, the resort was revived after barely escaping the wrecking ball in 1972. A hidden staircase seemingly rises two ghostly flights to nowhere, one of the many mystiques of the Don. On a night to remember, January 16, 1928, 1,500 Gatsby-ish guests celebrated the extravagant opening of the Don with dining on the fifth floor and dancing in the grand ballroom to the music of the Don Ce-Sar orchestra -- all for a mere $2.50. Since 1928, the Don has served as a luxury hotel, navigational landmark, Yankees Spring Training base, hurricane shelter, hospital, army convalescent center, government office building, graffiti canvas and revitalized luxury resort -- again.
	Year 2008 For More Media Information Jamie Myette / Kerry Anne Watson The Zimmerman Agency (850) 668-2222 media@don-cesar.com